Ofgem pledges crackdown on 'unviable' large data centres to free up electricity grid

Ofgem said it wanted to tackle tackle speculative data centre projects clogging up Britain's electricity connections queue.

Ofgem has announced plans to stop speculative AI data centre projects clogging up Britain’s electricity grid, after applications for new power connections more than tripled in less than a year. The energy regulator is consulting on a new upfront commitment fee for large data centre developers, alongside tougher rules r

Locals have contacted Steven Bonnar MSP with questions and concerns about what developments of this scale could mean for energy and water supplies, local infrastructure, planning and surrounding communities.

East London’s neglected docklands have found a new life. In squat windowless buildings racks of computer servers purr in air-conditioning that sweaty local residents would kill for. These data centres were built a stone’s throw from Canary Wharf, a financial hub. Such proximity means superfast internet speeds, a crucia

Nearly 30 residential properties are located along a 35-mile stretch in Georgia where some residents said they have no choice but to sell their homes.

It risks missing a big opportunity